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[kai/samba.git] / packaging / README

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@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ Copyright (C) 1997 - John H Terpstra
 Date:  August 19, 1997
 Updates:       First Release - 19970819
 ===============================================================================
+
 Note:
 =====
 This directory is a public repository for platform specific files including
@@ -17,3 +18,17 @@ All contributions / modifications / additions / etc. to the packaging files
 should be sent to samba-bugs@samba.anu.edu.au with the subject marked:
        PACKAGING: [add|mod|contrib] Your subject.
 
+Should you, or anyone you know of, have package build instructions and/or files
+that may be of use to the wider community of Samba users please mail the above
+account with subject:  PACKAGING: [avail] OS xxxxxxxxxx
+where xxxxxxxxxx is the operating system platform that may be contributed.
+
+We will contact the person who is offering to contribute package build details
+to ensure that their contribution can be included in the official Samba sources.
+
+In the event that anyone wishes to contribute package build information please
+indicate in your response how we may access a suitable system to ensure our
+ability to keep the binary distribution itself current with the released source.
+
+The future of cooperatively developed software such as Samba depends on the
+willingness of all partners to share the fruit of their labours.